Airthrey Castle

Stirling, United Kingdom

Airthrey Castle is a historic building and estate which now forms part of the buildings and grounds of the University of Stirling in central Scotland. It first appears in documents around 1370 and passed through different hands before becoming part of the graham estate and then afterwards to Earl of Hope of Hopetoun House fame.

The present structure was designed by the architect Robert Adam in 1791 although the house and estate were sold soon afterwards to the Abercrombies where it remained until rebought by the Grahams again in 1891. In the twentieth century it was used as a maternity hospital until becoming the heart of the new University of Stirling in 1969.

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Stirling, United Kingdom

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Founded: 1791
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in United Kingdom

More Information

www.scottish-places.info
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

K.V. Bhanu Murthy (15 months ago)
Set in the campus of Stirling University it is a very imposing castle. The surrounding grounds are superb. Many walkers walk their dogs there. They come from neighbouring Bridge of Alan

Wanderers Compass Travel Blog (17 months ago)
Part of the University of Stirling it is not open to the public but the grounds are easily accessible from the road. Well maintained and nice structure. The setting is peaceful and pristine.

Tam Meikle (17 months ago)
Wonderful building. Born there in 1968 and first time I’ve actually ever been back in the building ???

Debra Parkes (18 months ago)
We walked from Witches Craig caravan and camping site. We came out by an old Gate house, walked up the path and walked around the rugby field, and around to the back of the castle. Didn't go into the castle itself, just enjoyed the walk and the rhododendrons, which were in bloom.

Turasa Nahla (19 months ago)
Couldn’t get in the castle but you can see it only from outside.

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